Emrys is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4592 in 2023 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 41 births ranking #3705. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 53,422 girls born was named Emrys. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Emrys is a striking Welsh name meaning "immortal". It feels mythic and literary while still being short and very usable.
The name is especially famous in Welsh legend through Myrddin Emrys, a figure connected with Merlin. Its recent growth reflects wider interest in Welsh names with strong character and story.